Andover Astronomical Society

The Andover Astronomical Society was founded in 1995 by local amateur astronomers and is a member of the Federation of Astronomical Societies. We are a small society that caters for anyone with an interest in astronomy. We have members of all ages with a range of experience levels from complete beginners to experienced observers. The society has regular meetings that run from September to April each year. We have a varied program to try and cater for everyone and have something for all levels of experience. Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.The skies are nice and dark where we meet, so after each meeting, if the weather permits, we do some observing. Experienced members of the society can offer advice on astronomical equipment, how to use it, and offer observing tips. Beginners are encouraged to learn from the more experienced members in the society.Most are more than happy to help other people. If https://www.facebook.com/groups/584944331638052/ would like some practical help or would just like to team up with other amateur astronomers to do some observing, you only have to ask.
The society has meetings on the third Thursday of each month from September through to April. We do not currently meet in the summer months. All meetings start at 7:30pm. Meetings try to combine talks on a variety of topics (usually by an external speaker) with some observing afterwards. If cloudy we have informal talks from members and discussion in the second half of the meeting.